Turning Recruitment Ambitions Into,

Sustainable

Growth

Helping recruitment founders unlock growth with the tools, expertise, and network needed to scale profitably, without burning out.

Why we exist:

Talent Journey exists to end the guesswork for recruitment founders, helping them build high-performance, high-profit recruitment businesses with less stress and smarter support.

Mission

To empower recruitment founders with the tools, expertise, and network they need to build high-performing businesses.

Gap

Recruitment founders lack a single, cohesive solution for learning, expert guidance, and collaborative growth.

Vision

To transform how agencies perform and grow, by delivering a smarter, faster, more profitable journey for founders globally.

What sets us

apart

End-to-End Platform

E-Learning, advisory, diagnostics and community under one roof.

Recruitment-Specific Expertise

Designed by leaders who’ve done it, not just talked about it.

Practical Guidance

Support that grows with you through every stage of your business.

Modular & Flexible

Support that grows with you through every stageof your business.

Commercial Impact

Trackable, measurable results that show up directly in your P&L.

Leadership Team

The Talent Journey advisory team have almost 100 years of recruitment agency experience between them. They know what it's like to juggle delivery and strategy, to hit growth ceilings, and to waste time on advice that doesn't stick.

Talent Journey was built as the platform they wished they'd had: one that replaces disconnected tools and generic training with a complete, measurable system for agency growth.

Hugo Sugden: Founder
Reece Harrod: Partner & CRO
Mark Beal Preston: Partner & COO

Our Advisory Team

The platform is supported by an expert team of advisors to assist you through every step of your growth journey. Additionally, we partner with industry-leading institutional experts who can meet the demands of even the most complex and challenging solutions.

Hugo Sugden

Executive
Specialisms:
  • Executive Advisory & Corporate Development
  • Business Scaling & Growth Strategies
  • International Talent Acquisition & Market Expansion
  • Strategic Planning & Recruitment Transformation

Mark Beal-Preston

Chief Operations Officer
Specialisms:
  • Executive Advisory & Corporate Development
  • Market Strategy & Commercial Development
  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
  • Business Development & Revenue Growth
  • Financial Strategy & Operational

Craig Saunders

Chief Revenue Officer
Specialisms:
  • Sales & Operational Strategy
  • Recruitment Process Analysis & Design
  • Performance Development & Client Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • International Business Expansion
  • High-Performance Sales Coaching & Mentoring

Rob White

Chief Technical & TA Officer
Specialisms:
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy &  Leadership
  • Recruitment Technology Implementation (CRM, ATS, VOIP)
  • IT Best Practices & Process Optimisation
  • Cloud-Based Recruitment Solutions
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Pipeline Development
  • Data-Driven Recruitment & Analytics

Rich Benson

Chief Learning Officer
Specialisms:
  • Performance-Driven L&D Strategy
  • Ramp-Up, Retention, & Revenue Uplift
  • Outcome-Focused Learning & Development
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Cross-Regional L&D Expertise (UK, EU, AU)
  • ROI-Driven Learning Solutions

Raf Walton

Chief Marketing Officer
Specialisms:
  • Content Strategy & Branding
  • Market Research & Insights
  • Digital Campaign Management
  • Performance Analytics
  • Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  • Event & Activation Management

Customer testimonials

Talent Journey gave me the confidence, tools, and structure to build a solid plan. I feel empowered and excited about achieving my goals, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to level up.
Michele Bernat
Real Talent
I made the decision to sign up to Talent Journey at the back end of 2024 and the transformation that has taken place within my business since has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Harry Brown
Alice Rose
We made so many assumptions before this, and now we’re kicking ourselves we didn’t start sooner. The clarity and progress we’ve achieved have been remarkable. I highly recommend taking this step forward.
Ben Gosling
VIGO
Working with this team has been a transformative experience for our company. Their dedication and expertise have helped us achieve our goals faster than we ever thought possible. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to elevate their business.
Mike Frost
Expocast
Talent Journey has been a game-changer. Combining learning, tools, and advice, it keeps us ahead of the curve. Seamless to use, it’s streamlined processes, cut costs, and fuelled growth. Highly recommended for recruitment businesses.
Tom Warner
GroTech
Talent Journey absolutely nailed it. They took the time to understand what we needed and gave us clear direction to build from. It felt like working with a true partner rather than an external agency. Highly recommended.
Oscar Bennetts
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